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If a Trait Is Influenced by Genes, Then It Ought

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If a trait is influenced by genes, then it ought to be more highly correlated across pairs of ________ than across pairs of ________.


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Depressive Episodes

Periods characterized by a significant and persistently low mood, diminished interest or pleasure in most activities, often accompanied by other symptoms like changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, and feelings of guilt or worthlessness.

Manic Episodes

Periods of abnormally elevated mood and high energy, often characterized by excessive talkativeness, decreased need for sleep, and risky behavior, commonly seen in bipolar disorder.

Family Pedigree

A diagram that shows the occurrence of phenotypes and/or genetic traits within a family across generations, often used to track the inheritance of diseases.

Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder characterized by an ongoing, persistent feeling of sadness or lack of interest in external stimuli.

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